Park
Son Keechung Sports Park
손기정체육공원
Official name
About this place
Sohn Kee-chung Sports Park was created on the former site of his alma mater, Yangjeong Middle and High School, after the school relocated, to commemorate his marathon gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in Germany. Established in September 1987, the park was transformed in 2020 into a varied cultural and sporting space centered on running. The large field formerly used for soccer was fitted with a track suitable for marathon running and walking, accommodating both walkers and runners. It now functions as a multipurpose cultural and sports venue, with marathon-plaza activities, outdoor yoga, flea markets and other programs scheduled by day and time rather than serving soccer alone. Facilities include a running track, multipurpose field, children's library, playground and gateball court. The newly added Sohn Kee-chung Children's Library occupies part of the public parking building at the park's southern entrance. There are also a running center and the Sohn Kee-chung Memorial Hall. ✨AI
- Address
- 101-4 Son Keechung-ro (Manri-dong 2-ga), Jung-gu, Seoul, Son Kee-chung Park ✨AI
- Korean address
- 서울특별시 중구 손기정로 101-4 (만리동2가)손기정공원
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
